President WBO Gustavo Olivieri moved to explain the confusion around the heavyweight status of Moses Itum.

After the praise of Ituma on Saturday, after the demolition of Mike Balogun by Massive British, some thought that the 20-year-old was in line to challenge Oleksandr Usyk.

Olivieri said: “Moses ITAUMA has climbed WBO rankings with talents, discipline and electrifying performances. Now this is the global pretender market to ponderous weight, its moment is approaching.

“It’s just a matter of time before he gets his shot and the world appears a up-to-date star.”

Asked if this means that Ituma is ahead of the Provisional Champion Joseph Parker in the order of pecking, Olivieri replied: “Not necessarily. Now, to become a must, the warrior must face the evaluated opposition.

“In the case of Ituma last month he was in place No. 2 and having #1 Justis Huni undertook to fight the short-lived title of WBA, he is excluded, and Ituma moves to place number one by default.”

As a reminder: while Moses Itauma has a world WBO ranking in a heavyweight ward, this itself is not a compulsory status. This designation requires overcoming the highest rated contenders. Joe Parker remains an official duty and maintains priority in accordance with WBO rules.

– Gustavo Olivieri, Esq. (@Olivieriilaw) May 25, 2025

Olivieri called for a slight spell of further debate to fully explain about the current position of Ituma.

“As a reminder, while Moses Ituma has a global WBO ranking in the heavyweight department, this itself is not a mandatory status.

“This designation requires overcoming the highest rated contenders. Joe Parker remains an official mandatory contender and maintains priority in accordance with the WBO principles.”

In the event that the planned Usyk’s next opponent, Agit Kabayel, is not evaluated, Olivieri summed up: “Kabayel has a short-lived title of another organization. Therefore, he is a recognized master and did not assess.”

Ituma is probably at least eighteen months since the difficulty for the crown of the division at the moment. There is a debate that will take place after the fight of Usyk with Daniel Dubois on July 19 at Wembley Stadium.

After downloading less than two rounds to send an American Balogun, the promoter Frank Warren sets Itauma to the card.

However, the winner of Usyk vs Dubois will face Kabayel or Parker, depending on whether WBC or WBO is won by the argument.

If Usyk keeps and decides to abandon some belts, Ituma may have a chance against Parker. The probability is that Usyk will continue for another year and give Parker a chance for the title of world champion, unquestioned or not.

The fight can take place in an ordinary heart before Christmat in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with all the world championships not sure if they are on the line.

Provided that Ituma can continue to impress, he should be able to fight for the title of heavyweight WBO at the latest.

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